160416-N-HQ940-398 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 16, 2016) - U.S. Marines depart the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in amphibious assault vehicles (AAV). The Marines are attached to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Bravo Company, from Camp Lejeune, N.C. Bravo Company is embarked on Bataan to train for an upcoming Special Purpose Marine, Air, Ground, Task Force deployment. Bataan is currently underway conducting routine qualifications in preparation for her future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Frank Cottone/Released)